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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why might the Italian city-states have resisted the exploration around the world? The discovery of new trade routes to the east threatened the city-state's control over that trade. The technological innovations that allowed new discoveries were adding to the wealth of Italy's enemies. The search for new Protestant converts threatened the power of the papal states and Rome itself. The Italian city-states were fearful that new trade routes would raise the influence of Islamic empires.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The first one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I have a bunch more, is that okay>?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sure ill tell you when i'm stumped XD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

alrighty cool

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following describes the explorations of John Cabot in the late fifteenth century? He sailed under the flag of Italy. He was the first to circumnavigate the globe. He sailed east to discover new trade routes. He sailed under the flag of England.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The third one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why were medieval ships unsuited for long-distance voyages? Medieval ships were designed mostly for moving goods, troops, or warfare. Medieval ships used the less efficient triangular sail. Medieval ships had to be built out of soft woods like pine. Medieval ships used a longer keel, a taller mast, and a heavier wood.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Prez,,.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The last one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

otayy a couple more to go

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why did the Catholic Church express interest in the exploration of foreign lands? The Catholic Church was interested in gaining new converts to the religion. The Catholic Church had a large financial interest in controlling trade routes. The Catholic Church was in competition with Protestants over trade routes. The Catholic Church thought exploration was the best way to prevent heresy.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The first one.,/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What locational problem did using the astrolabe help to solve? The astrolabe could determine the correct latitudinal location of the ship. The astrolabe made it possible to cut through heavy seas. The astrolabe could determine the correct longitude location of the ship. The astrolabe made it possible to steer into the wind.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How did mercantilism operate as a push factor for some European states during the Age of Exploration? Mercantilism pushed some states to find more profitable trade routes to the east. Mercantilism pushed some states to find new settlements for overpopulation. Mercantilism pushed some states to find new sources of cheap labor. Mercantilism pushed some states to engage in war with other states.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I ACTUALLY had to look that one up and this will help you http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/5269cc12e4b029b030dcd636

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wow, thanks so much

OpenStudy (anonymous):

prez, its to close together, i cant see

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh sorry well its the first one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay cool,

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following was a pull factor that caused the Dutch to explore the Indies? the desire to profit from the trade of pepper and other spices found in the Indies the desire to increase the size of the Dutch population in Europe the need to find an alternate source of food following a great famine in Europe the need to protect Dutch military outposts in West Africa

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

last one. i Promise

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What does the trade deal da Gama made in India demonstrate about some of the motivations for exploration? It demonstrates that the Portuguese were looking for converts in exploring. It demonstrates that the Portuguese were hoping to profit from exploration. It demonstrates that the Portuguese were in competition with Castile. It demonstrates that the Italian city-states still had a lot of influence.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks prez^.^

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